Re: ear thumping and neck pain

[Guest guest]

I'd check around, find a dentist that is knowledgeable about TMJ and go get a

work up.

I called the dental society, got 3 referrals. My orthodontist's receptionist

knew all about TMJ, explained it to me, so that is the one I went

with...loved him!!!

He put me in a " splint " ...molded plastic...just like the " trays " that you put

that tooth whitener in, then he would " adjust " it, by filing down, bit by

bit, as my muscles were " retrained. " He also recommended that I get physical

therapy at the same time, but I couldn't afford it.

Then, I went into orthodontia, then I had a retainer, again, a " splint-like "

device which I wore for years.

I just didn't have the $$$ to follow up and have a new one made after I had

some crowns done on my molars.

That's one of the biggest problems I've encountered with having FMS....not

having enough $$$ to cover the things that would help but aren't covered by

dental coverage or Medicare...arggghhh!!!!

FWIW

Caren

[Guest guest]

I have tmj, but I don't have the same problems your having,

sorry,

Jana

[Guest guest]

does this ear thumping thing seem like your hearing your heart beating in your

head? because that happens to me and it is irritating. I have TMJ, but I don't

know what all the symptoms are, and I don't know how to take care of it. My

teeth chatter sometimes and it is awful. It will keep me awake for days, and my

jaw hurts really bad when it happens, but it is not a constant thing, it comes

and goes.

thanks,

Jana

[Guest guest]

With my tooth infection, it was worse thumping when I turned my head in one

direction. You may have somthing going on not found yet. dash

ear thumping and neck pain

hi i posted last week about my ear thumping sound. i went to the ent

and she did a hearing test and a test to check for fluid in my ears.

nothing was found so she says it could be from my tmj. now i am

having neck pain along with the thumping. i notice that i only hear

the thumping sound when i turn my head a certain way.anybody have any

ideas if this is related to tmj. or should i see another doctor?